~ from the North Knoxville Business and Professionals Association Make a little breakfast and join us for our MAY 8th Meeting online for a ZOOM meeting. We will have two very informative speakers, so be sure to tune in. First, Officer Thomas Clinton with the Knoxville Police Department. Clinton works with the Central Business District of Knoxville and […]
Today, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their neighbors during these […]
Click here to view the order from the Knox County Health Department allowing personal service industries (salons, spas, tattoo parlors, among others) in Knox County to open on Friday, May 1, provided they follow the recommended guidance for reopening.
Motorists traveling on I-40 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming ramp closures that will affect traffic in Knoxville. This will take place on at the eastbound James White Parkway Exit 388A ramp and the westbound Papermill Road/Weisgarber Road Exit 383 ramp. On Saturday, May 2, the I-40 East ramp to James White […]
~ from the Knox County Public Library Join us to thank the staff at the Knox County Health Department for their hard work and commitment to our community on Friday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Congressman Tim Burchett will lead The Big Honk along with Mayor Indya Kincannon. Sirens will sound their […]
~ from Dogwood Arts The Dogwood Arts Festival has showcased a diverse array of fine art since 1961 and 2020 was set to continue that tradition. We missed being together in our usual fashion this year, but we hope that you’ve had the opportunity to log on and virtually experience the 109 artists from around the country who […]
Yesterday, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group announced guidance for gyms and exercise facilities on how to reopen safely. Gyms will be allowed to reopen in 89 of the state’s 95 counties beginning Friday, May 1. The counties excluded are those with locally-run health departments: Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, and Sullivan. “Exercise is incredibly important for […]
In the age of COVID-19, only one thing is truly consistent: We are all trying to operate in a new normal. For some, that new normal may consist of work, parenting, teaching, and living all from the “comfort” of your own home. Here are a few key tips to help you find work/family balance […]
PHASE 1 (MINIMUM OF 28 DAYS) INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYERS SPECIFIC • Vulnerable Individuals should continue to shelter in place. • All populations, when in public, should maintain strict physical distancing protocols. • All populations, when in public, should wear cloth masks. • Avoid socializing in groups of more than 10. • Maximum of 6 people per […]
Knox County and the City of Knoxville will begin a gradual, phased-in reopening of businesses Friday, May 1, 2020. The collaborative plan emerged after extensive work from a joint City / County Task Force convened by the Knox County Health Department. Dr. Martha Buchanan, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon unveiled […]